Playboy (PLBY)


Market Price (10/15/2026): $0.9946 | Market Cap: $114.1 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

Playboy (PLBY)


Market Price (10/15/2026): $0.9946
Market Cap: $114.1 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

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Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -36%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Social Media & Creator Economy. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -30%

Penny stock
Mkt Price is 1.0

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 128%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 401x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.0%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.6%

Key risks
PLBY key risks include [1] declining brand relevance, Show more.

0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -36%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Social Media & Creator Economy. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -30%
3 Penny stock
Mkt Price is 1.0
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 128%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 401x
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.0%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.6%
8 Key risks
PLBY key risks include [1] declining brand relevance, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Playboy (PLBY) stock has lost about 20% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Short-lived impact of strong fiscal Q2 2026 financial results. Despite reporting robust fiscal Q2 2026 financial results on August 10, 2026, which included an 11% year-over-year revenue increase to $31.2 million (surpassing the consensus of $29.69 million) and a swing to positive net income of $0.2 million (compared to a $7.7 million net loss in fiscal Q2 2025), the stock's initial positive reaction was not sustained. Following a 15.3% price jump immediately after the earnings release, the stock subsequently declined by 24.3% over the next 47 days, suggesting that the market was not convinced these improvements signaled a lasting turnaround or justified a higher valuation.

2. Insufficient positive catalysts to overcome prevailing negative sentiment. Significant corporate actions intended to bolster shareholder value, such as the June 22, 2026, announcement of a $17.4 million share repurchase at a 28% discount to market value and the company's inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes effective June 29, 2026, failed to prevent the overall stock decline. The inability of these positive developments to drive sustained investor interest or confidence indicates that deeply entrenched negative sentiment or other market pressures continued to weigh on the stock.

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Playboy (PLBY) stock has lost about 20% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Short-lived impact of strong fiscal Q2 2026 financial results. Despite reporting robust fiscal Q2 2026 financial results on August 10, 2026, which included an 11% year-over-year revenue increase to $31.2 million (surpassing the consensus of $29.69 million) and a swing to positive net income of $0.2 million (compared to a $7.7 million net loss in fiscal Q2 2025), the stock's initial positive reaction was not sustained. Following a 15.3% price jump immediately after the earnings release, the stock subsequently declined by 24.3% over the next 47 days, suggesting that the market was not convinced these improvements signaled a lasting turnaround or justified a higher valuation.

2. Insufficient positive catalysts to overcome prevailing negative sentiment. Significant corporate actions intended to bolster shareholder value, such as the June 22, 2026, announcement of a $17.4 million share repurchase at a 28% discount to market value and the company's inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes effective June 29, 2026, failed to prevent the overall stock decline. The inability of these positive developments to drive sustained investor interest or confidence indicates that deeply entrenched negative sentiment or other market pressures continued to weigh on the stock.

3. Weak technical indicators and trading near 52-week lows. The stock's trading performance throughout the period reflects a persistent lack of investor confidence. By September 30, 2026, shares were trading near their 52-week low of $1.01 to $1.02. Furthermore, technical analysis as of that date indicated a "Strong Sell" signal based on moving averages and other indicators, underscoring the bearish outlook that contributed to the stock's downtrend.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.9% change in PLBY stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/14/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610142026Change
Stock Price ($)1.220.99-18.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1221252.5%
P/S Multiple1.10.9-20.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)114115-0.4%
Cumulative Contribution-18.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLBY-18.9% 
Market (SPY)3.1%13.4%
Sector (XLY)-4.9%22.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -34.9% change in PLBY stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/14/2026 was primarily driven by a -35.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610142026Change
Stock Price ($)1.520.99-34.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1211253.7%
P/S Multiple1.40.9-35.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)111115-2.9%
Cumulative Contribution-34.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLBY-34.9% 
Market (SPY)18.6%18.4%
Sector (XLY)2.5%28.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -32.7% change in PLBY stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/14/2026 was primarily driven by a -21.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202510142026Change
Stock Price ($)1.470.99-32.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1201254.5%
P/S Multiple1.20.9-21.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)94115-17.7%
Cumulative Contribution-32.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLBY-32.7% 
Market (SPY)16.5%21.7%
Sector (XLY)-6.4%18.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.6% change in PLBY stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 142.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310142026Change
Stock Price ($)0.800.9923.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)161125-22.1%
P/S Multiple0.40.9142.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)75115-34.7%
Cumulative Contribution23.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLBY23.6% 
Market (SPY)86.2%15.5%
Sector (XLY)41.7%17.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
PLBY Return153%-90%-64%46%29%-46%-90%
Peers Return40%-28%56%-23%-19%10%7%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PLBY Win Rate50%25%33%58%42%30% 
Peers Win Rate65%38%55%37%37%64% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PLBY Max Drawdown-65%-91%-88%-62%-56%-64% 
Peers Max Drawdown-21%-51%-32%-40%-45%-33% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PVH, GIII, COTY, EL, IPAR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/14/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventPLBYS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-50.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven103.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven106 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-21.7%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven36 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-75.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven310.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven398 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-44.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven986 days31 days

Compare to PVH, GIII, COTY, EL, IPAR

In The Past

Playboy's stock fell -50.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 103.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventPLBYS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-50.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven103.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven106 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-21.7%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven36 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-75.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven310.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven398 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-44.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven986 days31 days

Compare to PVH, GIII, COTY, EL, IPAR

In The Past

Playboy's stock fell -50.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 103.3% gain to breakeven.

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About Playboy (PLBY)

PLBY Group, Inc. (Playboy) is a global pleasure and leisure company centered around its iconic Playboy brand. The company operates through a multi-faceted business model, primarily engaging in licensing its brand and content, directly selling a wide array of consumer products, and offering digital subscriptions to its content platforms.

The company's core offerings include licensing the Playboy trademark for consumer products, online gaming, and location-based entertainment, as well as programming content to television operators. In its direct-to-consumer segment, Playboy sells sexual wellness products, apparel, beauty and grooming items, and gaming/lifestyle products through its own e-commerce sites (such as Playboy.com, HoneyBirdette.com, Yandy.com) and retail stores. Additionally, PLBY Group provides subscription access to online content platforms like PlayboyPlus.com and Playboy.tv. Its primary customers include consumers worldwide seeking lifestyle products and entertainment under the Playboy brand and related sub-brands, as well as businesses leveraging the iconic brand through licensing agreements.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Playboy (PLBY):

  • Amazon for sexual wellness and adult lifestyle products.

  • An adult-oriented Disney, focused on brand licensing and lifestyle products.

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  • Sexual Wellness Products: A range of products including lingerie, intimates, bedroom accessories, and items designed to enhance sexual experience.
  • Style and Apparel Products: Fashion clothing and accessories for both men and women.
  • Beauty and Grooming Products: Cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, haircare, and bath and body items.
  • Gaming and Lifestyle Products: Digital casino and social games, along with various home and hospitality offerings.
  • Brand and Content Licensing: Licensing of the Playboy brand, trademarks, and programming content for various consumer products, entertainment, and gaming businesses.
  • Digital Content Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to online content platforms such as PlayboyPlus.com and Playboy.tv.

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Playboy (PLBY Group, Inc.) primarily sells to individual consumers through its direct-to-consumer channels and digital subscriptions, while also engaging in significant business-to-business (B2B) licensing activities. Based on the products and services offered directly to individuals, its major customer categories include:

  1. Consumers of Sexual Wellness & Intimacy Products: Individuals who purchase products such as lingerie, bedroom accessories, intimates, and adult content through its e-commerce platforms like HoneyBirdette.com, Yandy.com, LoversStores.com, and its Honey Birdette and Lovers retail stores.
  2. Fashion, Lifestyle, and Beauty Consumers: Individuals interested in style and apparel products for men and women, beauty and grooming products (including skincare, haircare, bath and body, grooming, cosmetics, and fragrance), and gaming and lifestyle products, primarily through its flagship Playboy.com platform.
  3. Digital Content Subscribers: Individuals who subscribe to its online content platforms, such as PlayboyPlus.com and Playboy.tv, for digital programming and content.

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Ben Kohn, Chief Executive Officer, President & Director

Ben Kohn has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President, and a Director of PLBY Group, Inc. since February 2021, having previously been interim CEO of Playboy from May 2016 to December 2017 and then CEO, President, and Chairman from January 2018 to 2020. He has been on Playboy's Board of Directors since March 2011. From 2004 to December 2018, Mr. Kohn was a Managing Partner at the private equity firm Rizvi Traverse, where he spearheaded the successful buyouts of significant media and entertainment companies, including taking Playboy private in 2011. Before his tenure at Rizvi Traverse, he held the position of Vice President at Angelo, Gordon & Co., specializing in private equity and special situations. Mr. Kohn began his career as an Analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions group at Cowen & Company. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the performance rights organization, SESAC.

Marc Crossman, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Marc Crossman was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of PLBY Group in March 2023. He joined PLBY from Rizvi Traverse Management, where he was a partner responsible for investment sourcing and evaluating technology venture capital investments. Prior to that, Mr. Crossman served as the Chief Executive Officer of Rain Technology (formerly RealD Me). Before joining RealD Me, he was the CFO and subsequently CEO of Joe's Jeans Inc., where he was instrumental in developing the denim brand into a prominent company with global distribution and a retail store presence. Mr. Crossman commenced his career in investment banking.

Chris Riley, General Counsel & Secretary

Chris Riley is responsible for overseeing all of PLBY Group's global legal, compliance, and government affairs, including corporate governance, securities, transactions, intellectual property, litigation, and HR matters. He has served as the Company's General Counsel and Secretary since February 2021, having previously held the same role for Playboy since January 2019. His prior experience includes serving as General Counsel of Machinima, Inc., General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Ticketmaster, and General Counsel and Vice President of Match.com. Mr. Riley started his legal career at Sidley Austin and later worked in the corporate group at Gibson Dunn.

Reena Patel, President, International, Operations and Strategy

Reena Patel serves as the President, International, Operations and Strategy for PLBY Group.

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Key Risks to Playboy (PLBY)

  1. Financial Health, Liquidity, and Shareholder Dilution: Playboy faces significant financial challenges, including negative free cash flow, substantial reliance on debt, and liquidity constraints evidenced by a current ratio below the ideal threshold and an Altman Z-Score in the distress zone. The company's liquidity position has been bolstered through significant shareholder dilution.
  2. Dependence on Licensing Partners and Loss of Operational Control: The company's strategic shift to an asset-light model, heavily reliant on licensing agreements (such as the long-term deal with Byborg), concentrates revenue in the hands of a few partners. This exposes Playboy to the risk of a sales slowdown if these partners underperform and results in a loss of operational control over key revenue verticals.
  3. Intense Competitive Pressures: Playboy operates in highly competitive markets for its digital content, direct-to-consumer products, and lifestyle offerings. It faces significant competition from other digital subscription platforms, such as OnlyFans, as well as established lingerie and lifestyle brands.
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The rise of creator-economy platforms, such as OnlyFans and similar services, poses a clear emerging threat to Playboy's digital content subscription business (PlayboyPlus.com and Playboy.tv) and its adult content offerings. These platforms enable individual content creators to directly monetize their work and engage with fanbases, offering a more direct, often personalized, and diverse range of content. This model competes directly with traditional content publishers and aggregators like Playboy, potentially drawing away subscribers and talent, much like Netflix disrupted Blockbuster by offering a different content consumption model, or YouTube challenged cable companies with user-generated, on-demand content.

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For PLBY Group, Inc. (Playboy), the addressable markets for their main products and services are as follows:

  • Sexual Wellness Products: The global sexual wellness products market size was valued at approximately USD 27.22 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach around USD 52.71 billion by 2034. The U.S. sexual wellness market size was valued at USD 23.25 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 49.92 billion by 2035.
  • Style and Apparel Products: The global apparel market size was valued at USD 1.84 trillion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.54 trillion by 2033. The United States apparel market is the largest in the world, with a size of USD 365.70 billion in 2025. The U.S. clothing and apparel market is projected to grow from USD 370.4 billion in 2024 to USD 482.1 billion by 2032.
  • Gaming and Lifestyle Products (Online Gaming/Gambling): The global online gaming market size was valued at USD 225.28 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 501.91 billion by 2034. The U.S. online gambling market size was valued at USD 5.95 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 14.79 billion by 2031. Another source indicates the U.S. iGaming market revenue is projected to reach USD 26.8 billion in 2025.
  • Beauty and Grooming Products: The global beauty and personal care products market size was valued at around USD 601.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1232.57 billion by 2034. The U.S. beauty and personal care products market size was estimated at USD 109.56 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 196.33 billion by 2033.
  • Digital Subscriptions and Content: The global digital media subscription market reached USD 28.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 323.28 billion by 2034. The U.S. digital media subscription market stood at approximately USD 7.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to reach USD 77.2 billion by 2034. The U.S. digital content market was estimated at USD 45.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 48.41 billion in 2025 to USD 90.0 billion by 2035.
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Playboy (NASDAQ: PLBY) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through a strategic shift towards an asset-light licensing model, expansion of its media and digital platforms, development of experiential offerings, and the strategic optimization of its Honey Birdette brand.

1. Expansion of Asset-Light Licensing Business

A primary driver of future revenue growth for Playboy is the expansion of its high-margin, asset-light licensing business. The company has been actively transitioning to this model, which is designed to generate recurring revenue streams with minimal capital investment. A significant example is the Byborg licensing deal, which took effect in January 2025 and is anticipated to generate at least $20 million annually through royalties for 15 years. Additionally, a recently announced joint venture with UTG Brands Management Group in China is expected to bolster global licensing revenue, demonstrating renewed traction in this key market.

2. Growth in Media, Digital Subscriptions, and Creator Economy

Playboy is focused on accelerating revenue through its media and digital content initiatives, including the relaunch of the Playboy magazine and the development of its digital platforms. The magazine's relaunch is planned for four issues in 2026, with opportunities for new revenue streams through paid stand voting, sponsorships, and associated events. The company is also investing in its digital platform, rebranding it as the "Playboy Club," and leveraging SEO-optimized archives to attract creators and expand organic traffic. A new membership tier with a credit system is designed to bundle microtransactions, reduce fees, enhance user experience, and fund performance marketing to grow the creator ecosystem. This focus on original content and a robust creator platform is expected to drive digital subscriptions and content revenue growth.

3. Development of Experiential and Hospitality Offerings

The company is venturing into integrated physical and digital experiences, with a planned Miami Beach membership club being a notable initiative. While the revenue from hospitality offerings like the Miami club is not expected to be meaningful until 2027, this segment represents a future growth area as Playboy aims to expand its market presence through unique lifestyle experiences.

4. Strategic Optimization and Potential Monetization of Honey Birdette

While the long-term goal for Honey Birdette is to find a suitable owner to deleverage the company, in the interim, operational improvements and strategic pricing are contributing to revenue and profitability. The company is phasing in a 10% price increase on Honey Birdette products, which has shown no consumer resistance, and is implementing interim operational improvements to boost top and bottom-line performance. The brand has shown improved gross margins and full-price sales growth despite reduced promotional activities. The strategic rebranding of the PLAYBOY Club and potential store growth for Honey Birdette also suggest a favorable outlook for revenue growth and profitability.

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Share Issuance

  • Playboy went public in 2021 through a SPAC merger, which brought in over $100 million at the initial public offering.
  • Millions of dollars were raised in subsequent years by issuing new shares, leading to a more than quadrupling of PLBY's share count since its IPO.
  • As of March 10, 2025, there were 93,747,069 shares of common stock outstanding.

Inbound Investments

  • The 2021 SPAC merger contributed over $100 million in capital to the company.
  • Approximately 30% of shares are held by venture capital or private equity firms, with Fortress Investment Group LLC and Rizvi Traverse Management LLC being among the largest institutional shareholders.
  • Playboy Group completed a strategic investment from Byborg for over $22 million around the third quarter of 2024.

Outbound Investments

  • In August 2021, PLBY Group, Inc. acquired Honey Birdette (Aust) Pty Limited for approximately $235 million in cash and 2,155,849 shares of its common stock valued at about $93 million.
  • Playboy announced the sale of 50% of its China business to United Trademark Group for a total cash consideration of $122 million, comprising $45 million in installment payments and $67 million in fixed minimum payouts.

Capital Expenditures

  • In Q3 2024, capital expenditures of $2.3 million accounted for a significant portion of the company's operating cash flow, resulting in -$21.4 million in free cash flow and indicating heavy capital investment.
  • The company has shifted from capital-intensive strategies, such as metaverse expansion and launching a creator platform like "Centerfold," to an asset-light model focused primarily on licensing.

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Peer Outperformance in Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

PLBY has trailed 93% of its 28 Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are UA and VFC. Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods ranks 20th of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods constituents that PLBY has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
29%
of 28 industry peers · -29.7% return
3Y
64%
of 28 industry peers · 70.0% return
5Y
7%
of 28 industry peers · -95.7% return
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods peers with revenue growth within 4pp of PLBY's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
PLBY Playboy -7.0% 413.4x -29.7%70.0%-95.7% —
UA Under Armour -5.6% -4.1x 2.1%-23.3%-73.2% +23pp
VFC VF -4.4% 23.0x 17.0%11.2%-73.8% +22pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods is PLBY's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -17.3%83.1%86.7% CVSA 263% · PRDO 237% · LRN 146%
Homebuilding 18 -4.7%32.5%46.0% GRBK 183% · PHM 145% · TOL 140%
Specialty Stores 7 9.7%37.8%17.7% ASO 40% · DKS 29% · FIVE 18%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 21 9.7%36.6%13.7% RCL 236% · MAR 151% · LIND 142%
Home Furnishings 3 -4.3%47.1%1.4% SGI 50% · MHK -34%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -20.3%2.4%-2.0% HD -1% · LOW -2% · FND -62%
Footwear 9 69.5%49.8%-11.3% DECK 45% · SHOO 19% · CROX -11%
Automotive Retail 18 -15.4%3.5%-11.4% MUSA 229% · PAG 119% · ORLY 111%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -12.0%15.0%-14.3% HRB 110% · FTDR 86% · SCI 38%
Distributors 4 -8.8%-26.5%-15.4% ARMK 116% · GPC 22% · LKQ -52%
Restaurants 36 -8.9%-8.2%-18.5% EAT 321% · CAKE 188% · TXRH 100%
Apparel Retail 26 0.5%17.4%-39.9% ANF 303% · TJX 140% · ROST 124%
Leisure Facilities 12 6.5%-8.0%-40.7% OSW 130% · LTH 128% · PLNT -40%
Household Appliances 18 3.3%1.7%-40.7%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 15.4%46.5%-40.8% BBY 0% · GME -41%
Leisure Products 14 -17.8%-16.9%-44.8% GOLF 84% · HAS 33% · MAT -12%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 39 -7.6%-20.0%-46.5% MOD 1343% · GTX 258% · BWA 57%
Broadline Retail 14 -5.4%25.5%-48.5% EBAY 70% · AMZN 57% · OLLI 39%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -7.9%-23.6%-49.4% MCRI 95% · RRR 15% · BYD 10%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods ← 29 2.1%18.9%-49.5% RL 254% · TPR 241% · KTB 67%
Consumer Electronics 11 -22.5%-25.3%-76.5% GRMN 98% · SONO -44%
Other Specialty Retail 17 -31.9%-37.6%-78.3% ULTA 46% · TSCO -5% · BBWI -68%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -73.1%-54.8%-79.0% GM 52% · TSLA 39% · F 6%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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PLBYPVHGIIICOTYELIPARMedian
NamePlayboy PVH G-III Ap.Coty Estee La.Interpar. 
Mkt Price0.9981.5827.502.95101.39114.6054.54
Mkt Cap0.13.81.22.636.83.73.1
Rev LTM1258,9222,8505,80715,0491,5024,328
Op Inc LTM67182282821,677259271
FCF LTM27152753481,316243311
FCF 3Y Avg-176753533321,142141342
CFO LTM38753095381,773256423
CFO 3Y Avg-158443905481,802182469

Growth & Margins

PLBYPVHGIIICOTYELIPARMedian
NamePlayboy PVH G-III Ap.Coty Estee La.Interpar. 
Rev Chg LTM4.5%1.6%-8.7%-1.5%5.0%2.9%2.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-7.0%-0.8%-3.7%1.7%-1.7%7.5%-1.2%
Rev Chg Q10.9%-3.2%-9.6%1.3%6.3%2.1%1.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.5%-0.8%-2.0%0.3%1.5%0.5%0.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM128.5%11.0%-15.9%-46.8%47.0%-7.5%1.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg68.7%1.8%7.7%-15.8%2.7%3.0%2.9%
Op Mgn LTM4.5%8.0%8.0%4.9%11.1%17.3%8.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-9.0%8.3%8.8%7.8%9.7%18.0%8.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM5.9%1.0%-0.0%-1.0%0.6%-0.8%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM2.4%9.8%10.8%9.3%11.8%17.1%10.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-10.2%9.5%12.9%9.2%11.9%12.5%10.7%
FCF/Rev LTM1.3%8.0%9.6%6.0%8.7%16.2%8.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-11.8%7.6%11.6%5.6%7.6%9.5%7.6%

Valuation

PLBYPVHGIIICOTYELIPARMedian
NamePlayboy PVH G-III Ap.Coty Estee La.Interpar. 
Mkt Cap0.13.81.22.636.83.73.1
P/S0.90.40.40.42.42.40.7
P/Op Inc20.05.25.19.222.014.211.7
P/EBIT14.09.76.5-6.343.313.411.6
P/E403.1-22.38.6-4.3202.321.915.2
P/CFO37.44.33.84.820.814.39.6
Total Yield0.2%-4.3%12.3%-23.0%1.9%7.4%1.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.2%0.7%0.4%1.4%2.8%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-23.5%16.6%28.9%9.2%3.3%3.7%6.4%
D/E1.61.10.31.30.30.00.7
Net D/E1.30.9-0.21.20.2-0.00.5

Returns

PLBYPVHGIIICOTYELIPARMedian
NamePlayboy PVH G-III Ap.Coty Estee La.Interpar. 
1M Rtn-13.5%11.7%-0.8%8.3%3.2%3.0%3.1%
3M Rtn-10.4%3.7%-21.6%24.3%23.6%-4.1%-0.2%
6M Rtn-42.8%-6.4%-6.9%28.0%33.3%23.9%8.8%
12M Rtn-29.5%-1.6%5.1%-31.7%8.2%26.2%1.7%
3Y Rtn65.8%16.8%19.1%-69.5%-22.2%1.5%9.2%
1M Excs Rtn-14.9%11.0%-3.9%8.2%2.4%1.3%1.8%
3M Excs Rtn-20.8%-1.4%-26.8%14.6%19.2%-9.6%-5.5%
6M Excs Rtn-54.1%-17.5%-18.0%16.9%22.2%12.7%-2.4%
12M Excs Rtn-48.8%-15.3%-8.4%-49.3%-6.4%10.8%-11.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-29.7%-70.0%-63.2%-152.1%-104.4%-86.1%-78.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Direct-to-Consumer717078105148
Licensing4625446166
All Other221011
Corporate110  
Digital Subscriptions and Content  211931
Total121116143186247


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Licensing3215-47-7448
Direct-to-Consumer0-2-99-177-3
All Other-4-28-011
Corporate-36-35-43-32-125
Digital Subscriptions and Content  -2-139
Total-8-51-190-296-69


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2020
Single segment59
Total59


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$0.99 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.1 
First Trading Date08/31/2020 
Distance from 52W High-63.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$1.13$1.48
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-12.4%-33.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility52.3%79.0%
Downside Capture95.33168.07
Upside Capture-26.0592.01
Correlation (S&P 500)18.7%20.9%
PLBY Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.480.980.510.791.300.93
Up Beta4.013.562.051.481.390.67
Down Beta-0.51-0.391.950.581.590.82
Up Capture-55%4%-58%4%75%120%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days5132252108331
Down Capture190%87%33%130%131%106%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days14223362126377

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLBY
PLBY-31.8%79.0%-0.16-
Sector ETF (XLY)-4.1%19.1%-0.3517.5%
Equity (SPY)17.1%12.7%0.9620.7%
Gold (GLD)-0.6%29.4%-0.024.6%
Commodities (DBC)49.3%20.7%1.82-10.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%13.7%0.1512.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.9%43.7%-0.6313.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLBY
PLBY-47.6%88.2%-0.35-
Sector ETF (XLY)5.1%24.1%0.1730.4%
Equity (SPY)13.6%17.1%0.6027.0%
Gold (GLD)17.9%18.9%0.763.2%
Commodities (DBC)10.0%19.5%0.393.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.2%18.8%-0.0524.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.5%51.8%0.3419.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLBY
PLBY-21.5%88.2%-0.06-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.0%22.2%0.4930.3%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7326.6%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.4%0.604.1%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%18.1%0.375.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1922.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.5%66.2%1.0318.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.2 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 91520265.0%
Average Daily Volume0.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity114.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/11/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/10/202615.3%0.0%-2.5%
5/11/2026-13.3%-27.7%-20.8%
3/16/2026-1.1%1.1%-1.7%
11/12/202522.1%17.6%30.9%
8/12/202510.3%0.6%6.1%
5/15/202532.5%29.1%25.6%
3/13/20250.8%-4.1%-16.5%
11/12/2024-12.2%4.6%45.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive10128
# Negative121014
Median Positive12.6%4.4%25.5%
Median Negative-12.7%-15.7%-13.9%
Max Positive32.5%32.4%131.4%
Max Negative-25.4%-34.3%-38.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/10/202615.3%0.0%-2.5%
5/11/2026-13.3%-27.7%-20.8%
3/16/2026-1.1%1.1%-1.7%
11/12/202522.1%17.6%30.9%
8/12/202510.3%0.6%6.1%
5/15/202532.5%29.1%25.6%
3/13/20250.8%-4.1%-16.5%
11/12/2024-12.2%4.6%45.4%
8/8/2024-23.3%-17.0%-28.0%
5/9/2024-11.7%-10.4%-14.5%
11/9/2023-25.4%-34.3%-4.4%
8/9/2023-5.7%-14.5%-35.5%
5/10/2023-14.5%-11.8%-9.1%
3/16/2023-11.0%3.6%-13.3%
11/9/202212.8%19.6%25.3%
8/9/2022-17.2%-21.9%-38.5%
5/10/20224.4%32.4%10.0%
3/1/202212.3%3.7%-3.9%
11/15/202131.6%15.1%-0.6%
8/10/2021-13.9%-23.8%-15.5%
5/12/2021-2.6%4.2%4.5%
3/23/20211.8%-4.9%131.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive10128
# Negative121014
Median Positive12.6%4.4%25.5%
Median Negative-12.7%-15.7%-13.9%
Max Positive32.5%32.4%131.4%
Max Negative-25.4%-34.3%-38.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/10/202610-Q
03/31/202605/11/202610-Q
12/31/202503/16/202610-K
09/30/202511/12/202510-Q
06/30/202508/12/202510-Q
03/31/202505/15/202510-Q
12/31/202403/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/10/202610-Q
03/31/202605/11/202610-Q
12/31/202503/16/202610-K
09/30/202511/12/202510-Q
06/30/202508/12/202510-Q
03/31/202505/15/202510-Q
12/31/202403/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202103/16/202210-K
09/30/202111/15/202110-Q
06/30/202108/16/202110-Q
03/31/202105/13/202110-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Unrecognized Future Licensing RevenueReported 320.00 Mil    


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2028 Purchase price proceedsReported 30.00 Mil    
2028 Brand support paymentsReported 6.00 Mil    
2033 JV distributionsReported 62.00 Mil    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/16/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 UTG Partnership Cash PaymentsReported 122.00 Mil    
2026 Debt ReductionReported 52.00 Mil    

Insider Activity

Updated 9/9/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell90920261.1625,90030,044165,013Form
2Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell90320261.184,2755,023197,580Form
3Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell90320261.184,2835,043203,034Form
4Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell82820261.2116,55820,052213,997Form
5Drawbridge, Special Opportunities Fund LP See FootnotesSell82520261.052,857,1433,000,000149,977Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell90920261.1625,90030,044165,013Form
2Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell90320261.184,2755,023197,580Form
3Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell90320261.184,2835,043203,034Form
4Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell82820261.2116,55820,052213,997Form
5Drawbridge, Special Opportunities Fund LP See FootnotesSell82520261.052,857,1433,000,000149,977Form
6Fig, Buyer Gp, Llc See FootnotesSell82520261.052,857,1433,000,000149,977Form
7Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell70920261.14106,152121,2686,269,957Form
8Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell70920261.14109,342124,3446,362,134Form
9Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell70920261.19108,959129,4876,778,517Form
10Riley, ChristopherGeneral Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell70720261.2374,94992,4651,902,685Form
11Riley, ChristopherGeneral Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell70720261.2671,47190,2462,042,049Form
12Crossman, MarcCFO & COODirectSell70120261.2372,00088,8701,416,227Form
13Crossman, MarcCFO & COODirectSell70120261.2870,95490,8851,561,920Form
14Crossman, MarcCFO & COODirectSell70120261.3367,72890,2141,718,742Form
15Drawbridge, Special Opportunities Fund LP See FootnoteSell62320261.051,904,7622,000,000186,206Form
16Fig, Buyer Gp, Llc See FootnoteSell62320261.051,904,7622,000,000186,206Form
17Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell52720261.338,19310,897257,048Form
18Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell52720261.3318,19824,203267,944Form
19Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell52720261.343,8885,192293,312Form
20Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell52120261.2430,81638,098276,372Form
21Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell52120261.2125,16230,366306,966Form
22Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell51520261.3581,771110,1957,833,411Form
23Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell51520261.4382,677118,0638,417,534Form
24Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell51320261.3997,658136,1658,334,162Form
25Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell51320261.5094,594141,6739,098,478Form
26Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell51320261.7475,484131,44810,743,674Form
27Crossman, MarcCFO & COODirectSell50820261.7582,401144,3672,379,347Form
28Crossman, MarcCFO & COODirectSell50820261.6890,383152,1062,424,177Form
29Crossman, MarcCFO & COODirectSell50820261.6988,893150,3892,589,907Form
30Riley, ChristopherGeneral Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell50520261.7890,896161,4592,999,601Form
31Riley, ChristopherGeneral Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell50520261.7590,674158,6253,113,189Form
32Kohn, Bernhard L IiiCEO & PresidentDirectSell42420261.8318,50233,78511,403,452Form
33Riley, ChristopherGeneral Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell42420261.828,91616,2183,401,983Form
34Crossman, MarcCFO & COODirectSell32720261.66104,035172,8441,278,878Form
35Edmonds, Tracey E DirectSell112520251.6575,000123,975355,412Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 15, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Fortress Investment Group LLC$25.2 Mil6.4%33Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Fortress Investment Group LLC$25.2 Mil6.4%33Hold13F
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